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Канал |
Pronunciation : Ca*nal"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. canal, from L. canalis canal, channel; prob. from a root signifying "to cut"; cf. D. kanaal, fr. the French. Cf. Channel, Kennel gutter.]
Definition : 1. An artificial channel filled with water and designed for navigation, or for irrigating land, etc.
2. (Anat.)
Defn: A tube or duct; as, the alimentary canal; the semicircular canals of the ear. Canal boat, a boat for use on a canal; esp. one of peculiar shape, carrying freight, and drawn by horses walking on the towpath beside the canal. Canal lock. See Lock.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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